inquiry
/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ noun B1- The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
- A search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; inquest. · Scientific inquiry
Plural inquiries
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“Go on, go on, sir,” replied the king; “you have today earned the right to make inquiries here.”
“How could that bring me into trouble, sir?” asked Dantès; “for I did not even know of what I was the bearer; and the emperor merely made such inquiries as he would of the first comer.
“I’ve made inquiry.”
Until then we may each do what we like; for I can assure you that this inquiry has come to a definite pause.”
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